Which of the following statements is True regarding bereavement?
A)Denial is usually a dysfunctional behavior for those in the bereavement process.
B)Denial provides the bereaved with a "temporary safe place" from the realities of everyday life.
C)For the bereaved,the meaning of loss tends to diminish with time.
D)Feelings of anger and rage are signs of abnormal coping for bereaved persons.

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Denial is a common defense mechanism for those in the bereavement process, providing a temporary safe place from the harsh reality of the loss. It allows the person to slowly come to terms with the loss at their own pace. The other statements are incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Bereavement